NK Istra 1961
CroatiaHNL
- Champions League qualification
- Europa League
- Conference League qualification
- Relegation
Coach win percentagePoints per game
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NK Istra 1961 is a football club based in Pula, Croatia, playing their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina. Follow NK Istra 1961 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Mohamed Nasraoui has been the standout performer for NK Istra 1961 in league play this season with a rating of 7.11. Stjepan Loncar and Josip Radosevic have also impressed with ratings of 6.99 and 6.95 respectively.
Smail Prevljak leads NK Istra 1961's scoring in league play with 14 goals this season. Salim Fago Lawal has contributed 5, while Emil Frederiksen has added 4.
Emil Frederiksen is the chief creator for NK Istra 1961 in league play with 6 assists this season. Stjepan Loncar and Smail Prevljak have also been key playmakers with 6 and 3 assists respectively.
NK Istra 1961 have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the HNL, their recent results include a 0-1 loss to HNK Gorica, a 3-1 win against Slaven, a 1-0 win against Osijek, a 0-0 draw with Rijeka, and a 0-2 loss to NK Varazdin.
Recent results for NK Istra 1961:
- April 27, 2026: HNL - 0-1 loss at HNK Gorica
- May 4, 2026: HNL - 3-1 win vs Slaven
- May 10, 2026: HNL - 1-0 win at Osijek
- May 17, 2026: HNL - 0-0 draw vs Rijeka
- May 23, 2026: HNL - 0-2 loss at NK Varazdin
NK Istra 1961 currently sits in 6th place in the HNL with 43 points from 36 matches (12W 7D 17L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | +65 | 86 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | +25 | 68 |
| 3 | NK Varazdin | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | +1 | 54 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | +13 | 53 |
| 5 | NK Lokomotiva | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | -12 | 44 |
| 6 | NK Istra 1961 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | -11 | 43 |
| 7 | HNK Gorica | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | -8 | 41 |
| 8 | Slaven | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -15 | 41 |
| 9 | Osijek | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | -22 | 35 |
| 10 | Vukovar 91 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -36 | 28 |
NK Istra 1961's squad consists of 31 players. Goalkeepers: Franko Kolic (Croatia), Roko Banovac (Croatia), Jan Paus-Kunst (Croatia), Petar Nemet (Croatia). Defenders: Mohamed Nasraoui (Tunisia), Baba Yatera (Mauritania), Niko Sepic (Croatia), Samuli Miettinen (Finland), Filip Taraba (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Marcel Heister (Germany), Raul Kumar (Croatia), Mutari Momoh (Nigeria), Advan Kadusic (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Midfielders: Josip Radosevic (Croatia), Antonio Maurić (Croatia), Stjepan Loncar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Israel Ayuma (Nigeria), Dukan Ahmeti (Croatia), Leo Stulac (Slovenia), Gustavo Albarracín (Argentina), Rene Hrvatin (Slovenia). Forwards: Vinko Rozić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Smail Prevljak (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Silvio Gorican (Croatia), Ebou Sama (Gambia), Emil Frederiksen (Denmark), Stipe Ukich (New Zealand), Allen Obando (Ecuador), Nik Zuzic (Croatia), Dominik Celija (Croatia), Charles Agada (Nigeria).
NK Istra 1961 transfers: New signings include Leo Stulac (from Free agent), Allen Obando (from Barcelona SC), Gustavo Albarracin (from Deportivo Alaves), Samuli Miettinen (from KuPS), Emil Frederiksen (from Rosenborg). Players transferred out include Danijel Djuric (to KA Akureyri), Dario Maresic (to Hajduk Split), Logi Hrafn Robertsson (to IFK Värnamo), Marin Žgomba (to FK Vitebsk), Jovan Ivanisevic (to FK Sarajevo) and 8 more.
Kresimir Rezic is the current head coach of NK Istra 1961. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 33% win rate across 6 matches, averaging 1.17 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Goran Tomic managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 23 matches (22% win rate). Oriol Riera managed the club for one season, recording 9 wins from 24 matches (38% win rate). Other former coaches include Gonzalo García, Paolo Tramezzani, Mislav Karoglan, Sergej Banović, David Catalá, Ivan Prelec, Manuel Márquez, Curro Torres, Krunoslav Rendulic, and Darko Raic-Sudar.
NK Istra 1961 plays their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula, which has a capacity of 8,923.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of NK Istra 1961, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow NK Istra 1961 to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
HNL
- Champions League qualification
- Europa League
- Conference League qualification
- Relegation
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
NK Istra 1961 is a football club based in Pula, Croatia, playing their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina. Follow NK Istra 1961 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Mohamed Nasraoui has been the standout performer for NK Istra 1961 in league play this season with a rating of 7.11. Stjepan Loncar and Josip Radosevic have also impressed with ratings of 6.99 and 6.95 respectively.
Smail Prevljak leads NK Istra 1961's scoring in league play with 14 goals this season. Salim Fago Lawal has contributed 5, while Emil Frederiksen has added 4.
Emil Frederiksen is the chief creator for NK Istra 1961 in league play with 6 assists this season. Stjepan Loncar and Smail Prevljak have also been key playmakers with 6 and 3 assists respectively.
NK Istra 1961 have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the HNL, their recent results include a 0-1 loss to HNK Gorica, a 3-1 win against Slaven, a 1-0 win against Osijek, a 0-0 draw with Rijeka, and a 0-2 loss to NK Varazdin.
Recent results for NK Istra 1961:
- April 27, 2026: HNL - 0-1 loss at HNK Gorica
- May 4, 2026: HNL - 3-1 win vs Slaven
- May 10, 2026: HNL - 1-0 win at Osijek
- May 17, 2026: HNL - 0-0 draw vs Rijeka
- May 23, 2026: HNL - 0-2 loss at NK Varazdin
NK Istra 1961 currently sits in 6th place in the HNL with 43 points from 36 matches (12W 7D 17L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | +65 | 86 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | +25 | 68 |
| 3 | NK Varazdin | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | +1 | 54 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | +13 | 53 |
| 5 | NK Lokomotiva | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | -12 | 44 |
| 6 | NK Istra 1961 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | -11 | 43 |
| 7 | HNK Gorica | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | -8 | 41 |
| 8 | Slaven | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -15 | 41 |
| 9 | Osijek | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | -22 | 35 |
| 10 | Vukovar 91 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -36 | 28 |
NK Istra 1961's squad consists of 31 players. Goalkeepers: Franko Kolic (Croatia), Roko Banovac (Croatia), Jan Paus-Kunst (Croatia), Petar Nemet (Croatia). Defenders: Mohamed Nasraoui (Tunisia), Baba Yatera (Mauritania), Niko Sepic (Croatia), Samuli Miettinen (Finland), Filip Taraba (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Marcel Heister (Germany), Raul Kumar (Croatia), Mutari Momoh (Nigeria), Advan Kadusic (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Midfielders: Josip Radosevic (Croatia), Antonio Maurić (Croatia), Stjepan Loncar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Israel Ayuma (Nigeria), Dukan Ahmeti (Croatia), Leo Stulac (Slovenia), Gustavo Albarracín (Argentina), Rene Hrvatin (Slovenia). Forwards: Vinko Rozić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Smail Prevljak (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Silvio Gorican (Croatia), Ebou Sama (Gambia), Emil Frederiksen (Denmark), Stipe Ukich (New Zealand), Allen Obando (Ecuador), Nik Zuzic (Croatia), Dominik Celija (Croatia), Charles Agada (Nigeria).
NK Istra 1961 transfers: New signings include Leo Stulac (from Free agent), Allen Obando (from Barcelona SC), Gustavo Albarracin (from Deportivo Alaves), Samuli Miettinen (from KuPS), Emil Frederiksen (from Rosenborg). Players transferred out include Danijel Djuric (to KA Akureyri), Dario Maresic (to Hajduk Split), Logi Hrafn Robertsson (to IFK Värnamo), Marin Žgomba (to FK Vitebsk), Jovan Ivanisevic (to FK Sarajevo) and 8 more.
Kresimir Rezic is the current head coach of NK Istra 1961. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 33% win rate across 6 matches, averaging 1.17 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Goran Tomic managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 23 matches (22% win rate). Oriol Riera managed the club for one season, recording 9 wins from 24 matches (38% win rate). Other former coaches include Gonzalo García, Paolo Tramezzani, Mislav Karoglan, Sergej Banović, David Catalá, Ivan Prelec, Manuel Márquez, Curro Torres, Krunoslav Rendulic, and Darko Raic-Sudar.
NK Istra 1961 plays their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula, which has a capacity of 8,923.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of NK Istra 1961, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow NK Istra 1961 to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.










